Replacing Drives, Replacing a Hard Drive

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Replacing Drives

Dell Studio™ 540 Service Manual

Replacing a Hard Drive

Replacing a CD/DVD Drive

Replacing the FlexDock

Removing the FlexDock Break-Away Metal Plate

Replacing the FlexDock Drive Inserts

Replacing the Drive Panel Insert

Replacing the Media Card Reader

CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

NOTE: The system does not support IDE devices.

NOTE: The 3.5-inch FlexDock is not interchangeable with the hard drive carrier.

Replacing a Hard Drive

NOTICE: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.

1.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).

3.Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive.

NOTE: If you are not replacing the hard drive at this time, disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board and set it aside. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at a later time.

1 screws (4)	2 system board connector (any available connector
	SATA0, SATA1, SATA4, and SATA5)

3serial ATA data 4 power cable cable

5 hard drive

4. Remove the four screws securing the hard drive to the chassis.

NOTICE: Ensure that you do not scratch the hard disk circuit board, while removing or replacing the hard drive.

5. Slide the drive out towards the back of the computer.